Free in All 50 States: Smithsonian Museum Day

Fall is not only back to school, it is back to culture. Museums often schedule blockbuster exhibits to coincide with the fall cultural season. And September 27 is the annual Museum Day Live! offering free admission to museums around the country.

The only requirement for the Smithsonian Museum Day is that you register in advance for an admission card, good for up to two people. And you can only get one admission card per household.

Free admission is limited to general admission, and excludes parking or special ticketed exhibits.

Note: some museums, like Smithsonian institutions, always offer free admission, but they participate in Museum Day Live! To get the most from your free day, research admission prices and choose one of the more expensive museums to get your free money’s worth.

About Judy Antell, TravelingMom with Pets

Judy Antell is the Free in 50 States editor of TravelingMom. Judy lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with her husband, three daughters, yellow lab, and tiger cat. Karat, the dog is always eager to hop in the car and road trip. Karat especially loves to hike and search for scraps outside artisanal bakeries. Read Judy's blog.